The Open Space & Ecology Committee is responsible for open space planning, maintenance, and monitoring within Brisbane; ecological issues that affect the natural environment in Brisbane as guided by the principles of ecological sustainability; and City practices and programs related to natural resource conservation.
Its members are appointed by the City Council for terms of two and four years each and meets regularly on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm in the Community Meeting Room at Brisbane City Hall, 50 Park Place and make recommendations to City Council that promote open space and sustainability. (See here for Meeting Schedule, Agendas and Minutes.)
The general areas of responsibility of the Committee are:
- Ecological issues that affect the natural environment in Brisbane as guided by the principles of ecological sustainability.
- City practices and programs related to natural resource conservation.
Some examples of specific issues and topics that the Open Space Committee may address include:
- Greenhouse gas emissions reductions
- Habitat Management and Vegetation Management
- Green Building
- Water and energy conservation
- Annual open space report
- Public information and education on ecological issues
- Recycling/solid waste reduction issues
- Wetlands preservation and enhancement issues
- Issues related to pollution, toxic waste and contamination
Committee Members
Michele Salmon, Chair Appointed: 2012, 2014, 2018 Term Expires: 2022
Mary Rogers, Vice Chair Appointed: 2018 Term Expires: 2022
Glenn Fieldman Appointed: 2008, 2012, 2016 Term Expires: 2020
Barbara Ebel Appointed: 2012, 2016 Term Expires: 2020
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Ross Dykes
Appointed: 2018
Term Expires: 2022
Megan Ankenbruck
Appointed: 2015, 2018
Term Expires: 2022
Carl Lam
Appointed: 2019
Term Expires: 2022
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To contact the Committee, please contact Adrienne Etherton, Sustainability Management Analyst at aetherton@brisbaneca.org or 415.508.2118.
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